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  • Pumpkin Flavored What? 5 Ways to Add Pumpkin to Your Family Meals

    I’ve noticed no matter what I’m writing about, my characters end up in the kitchen making something that sounds delicious, and I always end up trying out the recipe, like petit fours (miniature cakes) Whitleigh in The Wounded Warrior’s Wife rocks. Sad to say those sweet treats turned out better in my…

  • Reflections from a Christian Writer’s Conference: The Take Away

    It’s been close to a week since I returned from the annual ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference, and I’m still trying to digest all that I learned. Is that even possible? I’ve been rolling around the key concepts, lessons, and skill building tools in my mind to share since…

  • Helping Kids Cope with Deployment

    September 11th means many things to Americans–many things we aren’t even able to put into words. It’s been 14 years. Doesn’t seem like it. I’ve often thought it strange that my children cannot remember a time when our country hasn’t been at war, nor do they quite grasp why their…

  • The Journal & the Journey: The One Who Knows the Way

    Not too long ago, I stumbled on an old diary at a flea market. The journal year? 1888. Wow! What a treasure for a history lover like myself. Of course I bought it, then struggled whether or not to read it. I wouldn’t want a stranger snooping through my journal! Friends…

  • 3 Steps to Finding the Grace to Chase a Dream by Cara Putman

    Hello Dear Readers! Today we welcome Award Winning Author Cara Putman! Cara has some great advice to share with us today & will be giving away a copy of her novel, Stars in the Night. Enter to win below!Without further ado, let’s give Cara a warm welcome!   ~    ~    ~…

  • 4 Reasons to Host A Backyard Bible Club

    Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! My name is Hannah Conway, Army wife for more than a decade, and the author of The Wounded Warrior’s Wife, and Wedding a Warrior from Olivia Kimbrell Press. This summer, our family hosted our very first Backyard Bible Club! We want to share…

  • The Lady BorneKova: Meet the Author & Amazon Gift Card Giveway!

    Hello Dear Readers! Today we have Author Sara R. Turnquist here with us! She’s giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Card, my friends! Enter to win below. Share with your friends and family for more entry points! And now, enjoy getting to know Sara! She’s a fabulous person & talented author!…

  • Author Spotlight & Novel Giveaway with Molly Jebber!

    Welcome Dear Readers! Today we have Author Molly Jebber with us! She’s giving away a print copy of  her novel, A Change of Heart! Enter to win below! Share with your friends and family for more entry points! Meet Molly! Molly Jebber is the author of CHANGE OF HEART, an…

  • Supreme Court Ruling: Being a Christian Author in a World With an Opposing Message

    Being a Christian Author in a world that no longer wants to know Jesus — in a world that no longer wants to hear His message, but desperately needs it. I’m still soaking in the Supreme Court ruling that recognizes same-sex marriage in all 50 states. I’m saddened, not shocked.…

  • A Few of My Favorite Things! Giveaway!!

    Say what you want about Oprah, but that lady knew how to do a giveaway! Each year, one lucky audience went home with all of Oprah’s favorite things! While I have no intentions of competing with her, haha :), I do want to give away a few of my own…